Walking tour Way of St James - Spain

Journey to Narbonne in France.

Your journey continues into Spain. In the afternoon you reach the historic pilgrim city of Pamplona. You take a walk through the narrow lanes of the old town and visit the famous citadel and the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Real. Behind the neoclassical façade hides a magnificent Gothic building.

Over the hill “Alto del Perdón” you reach Eunate. You walk on the “Camino Francés” into the picturesque village of Puente la Reina with its famous pilgrim bridge and the former Templar church. The journey continues via Logroño to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, which became famous through the “Legend of the Miracle of the Hen”. By coach you reach Juan de Ortega, where you walk on forest and field paths to Agés. The coach then continues to Burgos, the former capital of Castile. (Walking time approx. 2 hrs)

In the morning you visit the magnificent Cathedral of Burgos, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The inviting promenade along the river is also worth seeing. Today's walking stage takes you from Rabé de las Calzadas to a typical village on the Camino de Santiago, Hornillos del Camino. By coach you continue to Hontanas, famous for its pilgrim hospice. The journey continues via Fromista to the historic city of León, dominated by its twin-towered cathedral. (Walking time approx. 2.5 hrs)

In León you visit the Basilica of San Isidoro with the Pantheon of the Kings, the cathedral and the Hospital de San Marcos (exterior only). The journey continues via Astorga to Foncebadón. Walk to the Cruz de Hierro. Continue to Ponferrada. The old town of this place lies at the foot of an impressive castle, which was founded by the Order of the Knights Templar. (Walking time approx. 2 hrs)

The final stage of the Camino Francés leads through small villages, significant for pilgrims, with numerous churches and pilgrim hostels. You stroll through meadows and fragrant eucalyptus forests to Boente. Shortly before Santiago, from the famous “Mount of Joy”, you already see the impressive and venerable Cathedral of Santiago, the goal of countless pilgrims. Through the old town you reach the tomb of the Apostle James. (Walking time approx. 2 hrs)

(Optional programme) In the morning you get to know the impressive cultural capital Santiago on a guided city tour. The main attraction is the “Plaza do Obradoiro”, surrounded by stately buildings, where the mighty cathedral rises. The afternoon is yours to spend freely.

You leave the renowned pilgrimage town and travel to the Playa de las Catedrales, where the world-famous rock formations are located. Today's walking section follows the Camino del Norte, the northern pilgrim route, along the enchanting coast from Foz back to the Playa de las Catedrales. Today's destination is Oviedo, the capital of Asturias. (Walking time approx. 2.5 hrs)

You travel to the elegant seaside resort of Santander with its fashionable Belle Époque villas, which lies on a generous bay overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. After a short stop, the journey continues to Bilbao. The city impresses with new, modern architecture combined with a worthwhile old town.

Today you can choose to fly back to Switzerland or travel by coach across the French border to Clermont-Ferrand.

Return journey to Switzerland.

The walking stages may vary depending on the group and the weather. Changes reserved.